Rush Williamson

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• Rush Williamson
• PATC Scout Liaison
• NCAC Outdoor Ethics Advocate Chairman

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LNT IN A NUT Shell

• Leave No Trace is an education program that
  combines knowledge and judgment with ethical
  responsibility. It is a program designed to
  expand the understanding of how we can enjoy the
  out-of-doors while protecting the natural areas
  and experiences we cherish. Your group can do
  its part by learning more about the program and
  practicing LNT when ever they recreate outdoors.

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Why A LNT Briefing?

• Scouts have recently gotten very bad press!
• The vandalism in Goblin Valley State Park, Utah.
• A number of incidents along the Appalachian
  Trail involving Scouts.

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AT LNT Practices
PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE Check Appalachian Trail
(A.T.) guidebooks and maps for guidance and note
that camping regulations vary considerably along
the Trail. Travel in groups of 10 or fewer. If
you are traveling in a group of more than 5,
avoid using shelters, leaving them for lone
hikers and smaller groups.
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General Regulation Guidance

• Hunting Seasons on the Appalachian Trail
• Va, MD Pa OCT May (except on Sundays)
• Shenandoah NP No Hunting, Max Crew Size 10,
  need FREE Backcountry Permit
• Maryland No Camping except at designated sites,
  Fires only in official fire rings (Metal) except
  for Pogo Primitive Campground.

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Helpful Hints

• Have Unit Leaders enroll in LNT Trainer Course or
  Awareness Work Shop
• Do not have two Crews meet and camp together
• Check with local land management agencies,
  regarding permits, group size, and area-specific
  regulations

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For More Information

• AT Conservancy www.appalachiantrail.org/LNT
• LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics www.LNT.org
• Potomac Appalachian Trail Club www.PATC.net
• Shenandoah NP www.nps.gov/shen/?
• MD Dept of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.md.us/